Financial Crime Manager, Governance And Assurance

Who are HSBC Innovation Banking?

We’re the power behind the UK’s forward-thinkers, future-makers, and leap-takers, helping them ignite the bold ideas that reshape our world. We offer flexible banking solutions for start-ups, scale-ups, growth businesses, investors and those working towards IPO. Whether it’s comprehensive banking, managing cashflow, plans for buyouts or Global Funds Banking, we power ideas at every stage of their journey. From the first-time founders to the funds that back them and everything in between. Here’s to never standing still. We're proud to accelerate growth for tech and life science businesses, create meaningful connections and open a world of global opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors alike.

This is a 14-month Fixed Term Contact and could be perfect for you if you have recently completed a similar assignment with another Banking institution, Fin tech or Consulting Firm. Proposed start date April 2024.

About the role:

Working as part of our wider Risk function, you’ll work within a defined team of Financial Crime experts where you’ll be responsible for reviewing existing Financial Crime policy, as well as keeping up to date with changes to legislation that could have future impact and implications for HSBC Innovation Banking. Working alongside Group, you’ll also be responsible for horizon scanning and ensuring any changes to group policy are considered and any implications are applied and communicated accordingly. In addition to you your typical BAU portfolio of responsibilities, you’ll also be exposure to ad hoc and long-term project work.

Typical day to day responsibilities include:

Managing and monitoring complex Anti Money Laundering (AML)

Procedure writing

Financial Crime query management

Policy review and enhancement

Regulatory Review

Gap analysis

Horizon scanning and performing financial Crime impact analysis and Risk Assessment

Project work around Risk Management Framework implementation and adoption, as well as target operating model reviews.

Setting you up for success is important to us at HSBC Innovation Banking.

To be considered for this role you must be able to evidence the following experience.

Strong technical knowledge of Financial Crime, notably AML, Sanctions and Counter Terrorism

Frameworks gained within a Bank, Fin Tech or Consulting business.

Strong judgement and critical thinking skills 

Excellent verbal, policy and procedure writing, and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work independently and challenge effectively.  

A strong collaborator with a focus on collective achievement

A result driven mindset with a desire to deliver with empathy, excellence and

We know that some people may be put off from applying for a role if they don’t meet all elements of a job description. If you’re in this camp but think you can make a difference to our business, then why not give us a try?

 We pride ourselves on our approach to workforce flexibility. Talk to us about where, when, and how you want to work which will enable you to bring your ‘A’ game to work.

HSBC Innovation Banking is an equal opportunities employer. If you need adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please contact us at hinv.ta@hsbc.com